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Explore realms real and imagined in Gina Harrison's new solo exhibit, "Jaunts, Journeys, and Flights of Fancy" at the Chapel Hill Public Library. As part of the Public Spaces Art Series sponsored by the Town of Chapel Hill, the show offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a collection of digital abstracts that explore the theme of personal journeys.

Now on display, visitors can experience Harrison's evocative works that capture a variety of inspirations, from music to memories to moments of introspection. The square format abstracts invite viewers to embark on their own visual journey, with many guided by subtle lines and marks that hint at landscapes and horizons, familiar or exotic.

The exhibit, on the lower level of the Chapel Hill Public Library, allows art enthusiasts to encounter these captivating pieces at their leisure. Join us in celebrating the power of art to transport us to new realms and invite us to explore the depths of our imagination.

Gina Harrison is a Chatham County, NC artist, graphic designer, musician, and arts education advocate. She received her BFA in art from UNC and served for many years as the Publications Director at UNC’s FPG Child Development Institute. She is a past president of the Chatham Artists Guild, the Chatham Arts Council board, and is a board member of ArtsNC, the statewide advocacy organization for the arts. She is accompanist for the Fearrington Village Singers, the Northwood High School choral program, and is a long-time member of the Duke University Chapel Choir. Previous solo shows of her work have been hosted by the Durham Art Guild at Castalia at Meadowmont, the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary, and the Town of Chapel Hill at the Town Hall.

Don't miss this chance to witness Harrison's current creations. Enjoy your journey through "Jaunts, Journeys, and Flights of Fancy" now through mid-June.

Chapel Hill Public Library
100 Library Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hours: Mon–Thu from 10am–8pm, Fri-Sun from 10am–6pm

“Dome Alone” featuring contemporary art by Chatham artists Gina Harrison, Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski, and sculptor Julio de Alberdi.
Saturday, January 27, 10-3pm, 301 Sky Lane, Pittsboro NC.

Ever dreamed of living inside a dome home? Experience it for yourself as NCModernist invites architecture enthusiasts to a unique tour of a stunning geodesic dome. This isn't just any house; it's a marvel of engineering and design, blending organic beauty with technology. Feel the embrace of the curved walls, a sensory experience that no traditional home can offer. Hear from the homeowners about their experience living in a dome and the unique challenges and joys it brings. Discover the possibilities of geodesic domes and support a great cause.
All proceeds benefit NCModernist's documentation and preservation programs. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Pleased to have my work, Tango, featured on the cover of this year’s edition of Chatham 411. The magazine-style publication, published by Chatham News & Record, created in partnership with the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation, serves as a community almanac with sections on the arts, business, education, government, services, homes, recreation, seniors, wellness and more.

Sunday November 28, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, is Artists Sunday, the day to shop with local artists, creators, and makers. More than 550 communities and 4,200 individual artists, artisans and craftspeople are participating in the nationwide art-shopping movement, now in its second year. A gift of the arts makes a heartfelt connection with friends and loved ones, while supporting local artists and boosting the local economy. Consumers can shop from a full range of art, hand-crafted items, experiences, and performances, finding a wide range of creative items that are both practical and beautiful.

Here in Pittsboro, NC the Chatham Artists Guild Reception for their All-Member Show is scheduled for Artists Sunday, November 28, from 2–4pm at the Smelt Art Gallery in the Beverage District, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC. More than 50 artists will have work on display, including most of the artists on the upcoming Annual Studio Tour (Dec 4-5 and 11-12). My limited edition print, Sapphire Valley, will be on display (and available for sale!).

Personally, I'll be offering a 20% discount on all sales from my FAA website, ghDesigns.net from Sunday, Nov 28 thru Sunday, Dec 5. The discount applies to my markup of all work (not the production costs) on my site. So stop by, and check out my site for an Art Print--a great idea for unique holiday gift giving. I especially like prints on the Cold Press Watercolor papers or the Velvet Digital Art papers. They're both really substantial 100% cotton rag papers and the inks are very saturated and crisp on these papers. Pick up some greeting cards, or new ornaments, or my personal favorite—zip bags & totes, just in time for the holidays!

Use the Code: LPBRAN when you check out and get it delivered straight to your door!

Tone Poems: Flowers & Fancies* | A Suite of Recent Prints by Gina Harrison
Like their musical counterparts, these visual tone poems explore single ideas, here in saturated, jewel-tone color palettes. Most are concerned with movement and how gesture conveys mood. Titles may suggest the source of inspiration or imitation. Several reference musical works, a nod to form or mood or source material.

*Fancy—Noun.
1. a feeling of liking or attraction. 2. the faculty of imagination.
3. a composition for keyboard or strings in free or variation form.
Origin—late Middle English: a contraction of fantasy.
[—New Oxford American Dictionary, 2nd ed.]

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Tone Poems is currently on exhibit thru February 2020 at Castalia, an Art@Work Venue Partner in Meadowmont in Chapel Hill, NC. Sponsored by the Durham Art Guild, "the Art@Work Program connects local artists to local businesses for mutually beneficial opportunities. The primary goal of the program is to sell (or lease) local art to local businesses to be displayed in their offices and private or public buildings. In addition to supporting local artists and the arts community, Art@Work clients have the opportunity to visually reflect the aesthetic, brand and values of their business by selecting art from a wide variety of artists, styles and mediums. DAG can provide an array of consulting and professional services to meet different needs and different budgets."

The gallery is located in the
1st Floor Main Lobby
301 W. Barbee Chapel Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Public Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00PM

#TonePoems, #DurhamArtGuild, #Castalia #Meadowmont, #ContemporaryAbstracts

Floral Suite: Songs Without Words
Upcoming Solo Exhibition from July 3-August 17.
Hosted by The Town of Cary as part of their Gallery Exhibition Series
Artist's Reception Friday, July 26 from 6-8pm

Like visual music, flowers occupy many of the same spaces in a life—from romance to remembrance, from contemplation to celebration to sorrow.
This set of recent digital works includes contemporary still lifes as well as floral and fo­liage abstracts.

My print, Sunken Cathedral, is traveling a bit this spring. Part of my Dances with Light Exhibit in Pittsboro, from Nov to February, it was selected for 311 Gallery's Abstracts Matter Juried Show in Raleigh from Feb–March. It's also featured in the Durham Art Guild 2019 Member Showcase that runs April–June. So that about covers the Triangle area in central North Carolina. Hope you get a chance to see it, or purchase your own copy in any size from 8" square to 48" square.

As past president of our local arts council, I continue to work with them especially on their arts education projects. The Chatham Arts Council's Artists-in-Schools initiative brings local/regional performers to our schools each year for residencies and performances. One of our favorite events features award-winning actor/playwright/educator Mike Wiley and writer Howard Craft to perform and lead writing workshops with students and professional development sessions with educators. This new story highlights their work and features my photos. Enjoy.

#ChathamArtsCouncil #ArtsEd #MikeWiley #HowardCraft #ArtsEducation #Volunteer

A recent feature on my work as an arts education advocate from last November by the Chatham Arts Council.

Recent works will be exhibited over the holiday season, from Nov 24 thru early February, at the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro, NC. Dances with Light explores both natural light in a series of landscapes and floral studies, as well as the dramatic light of concert and stage in new abstract works.
A portion of the sales from selected works will benefit the Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation and the Chatham Arts Council (Artists-in-Schools initiative).